{"id":8161,"date":"2022-12-05T15:14:48","date_gmt":"2022-12-05T15:14:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.milehighmitts.com\/?p=8161"},"modified":"2022-12-05T15:14:53","modified_gmt":"2022-12-05T15:14:53","slug":"gluten-free-cranberry-orange-cookies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.milehighmitts.com\/gluten-free-cranberry-orange-cookies\/","title":{"rendered":"Gluten-free Cranberry Orange Cookies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

These gluten-free Cranberry Orange Cookies are filled with bright, cheery orange flavor and studded with dried cranberries and white chocolate chips throughout. This seasonal treat is a classic!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cranberry orange isn’t exactly my favorite.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Odd way to start this post, huh? I’m just being honest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I like it well enough. I think it’s a great seasonal treat<\/strong> that I like to have at least once a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s just not a crave-able flavor to me. BUT, I think it goes really well with other Holiday flavors. And, it’s a great addition if you make a Christmas Cookie Box <\/strong>for coworkers, friends or family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My ideal Cookie Box would have to have a combination of something mint chocolate, something seasonal and something nutty\/fruity<\/strong>. There would be something for everyone with those choices!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like maybe, Chocolate Peppermint Cookies<\/a>, Gingerbread Oatmeal Cookies<\/a> or Molasses Cookies<\/a>, and these gluten-free Cranberry Orange Cookies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additional favorites would have to include Snickerdoodle Cookies<\/a>, M&M Cookies<\/a> or Funfetti Cookies<\/a> (I’d say these are great kid-friendly options).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Easy cookies, all filled with Holiday flavors.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

So even though I’d grab a Chocolate Peppermint Cookie before a Cranberry Orange Cookie, this recipe is still delicious in it’s own right and totally worth sharing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For my friends who don’t like peppermint, get tired of too much chocolate, or just love all things citrus… these Cranberry Orange Cookies are for you. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What’s different about my cookie recipe?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

These Cranberry Orange Cookies are made with orange zest (no juice), dried cranberries and white chocolate chips. <\/strong>They’re also seasoned with cinnamon and a bit of nutmeg<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The combination of these flavors together really makes these cookies sing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plus, these are made in one bowl, with no chill time<\/strong>. You should be left with cookies with crisp edges and soft, tender centers. Irresistible!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

COOKIE TIPS & TRICKS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

First, start with softened butter.<\/strong> It should still be in a stick form, but easy to press a finger into.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next, add a little cornstarch.<\/strong> Just a bit will give you a more tender cookie. It’s not a must-have, but worth it in my book to include it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use only orange zest,<\/strong> and plenty of it. Zest is where you will get a strong, natural orange flavor that’s just right<\/em>. I zest TWO oranges, for plenty of orange flavor. One orange would work in a pinch, though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lastly, add a few white chocolate chips and cranberries to the cookie dough balls<\/strong> prior to baking. Gently press them into the top. As they spread while they bake, these bits will stay on top of the cookies. Making them “picture perfect.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OTHER OPTIONS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Rather than white chocolate chips, I’d recommend trying dark chocolate chips or chopped walnuts or pecans.<\/strong> Both would accent the flavors in these Cranberry Orange Cookies incredibly well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’d like to decorate these to make them a touch more festive, a little white chocolate melted and drizzled across the top<\/strong> would be beautiful. Maybe some orange sprinkles on top of that as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Crispy edges, soft centers, and loaded with orange, cranberries, and white chocolate<\/strong>… these gluten-free cookies are the perfect seasonal treat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After you make them, let me know what you think.<\/strong> Are you a huge cranberry fan? Leave a comment and rating, below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You might also want to check out<\/strong> a few of my other favorite Christmas Cookie recipes, like my gluten-free Chewy Sugar Cookies<\/a>, Peppermint Mocha Oatmeal Cookies<\/a>, and Coffee Toffee Cookies<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\n\t\t\tServings<\/span>: 16<\/span> cookies<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\tCalories<\/span>: 159<\/span> kcal<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\tAuthor<\/span>: Chelsea Green<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t
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